Project:
Nordwell Ltd Delivers Comprehensive Fire Alarm Upgrade at Norwich University of the Arts – Bank Plain. The Bank Plain estate comprises a variety of spaces – from teaching studios and lecture areas to kitchens, storage facilities, circulation routes, and plant rooms.
Project Overview:
- Details – Installation/Upgrade of Fire Alarm System
- Panel Type – Advanced MxPro5
- Device Type– Hochiki ESP
- Number Of Panels – 4
- Device Quantity – 500
- Network – Advanced Fault-tolerant
- Project Length – 12 Months (total)
- Work Status – Completed, September 2025
Project Summary:
Nordwell Ltd is proud to have completed a major fire alarm upgrade at the Bank Plain site of Norwich University of the Arts. The project has successfully delivered a fully compliant Category L1 fire alarm system, designed and installed in line with the latest BS5839-1:2025 standards. For a busy and complex educational site such as Bank Plain, this level of coverage is essential.
Nordwell Ltd worked closely with the client to:
- Complete coverage of all teaching, office, and studio spaces.
- Enhanced protection in kitchens and other high-risk environments.
- Full integration of storage, plant, and closed areas into the L1 system design.
- Critical evacuation routes such as stairwells, lobbies, and corridors fitted with comprehensive detection and alarm coverage.
- Door hold-open safety systems linked to the fire alarm to restore compartmentation automatically in the event of an activation.
This wide-ranging scope means that no area of the site is left unprotected, ensuring the safety of everyone who uses the facilities daily.
Challenges:
“Delivered with Expertise and Compliance”
As specialists in fire protection, Nordwell Ltd ensured that all aspects of the project were carried out to the highest professional standards. This included:
- Full compliance with BS5839-1:2025
- Adherence to CDM 2015 regulations
- Comprehensive design, installation, commissioning, and certification
- Strict health and safety management throughout the works
The project was delivered with careful planning to minimise disruption, maintaining the university’s ability to operate while upgrades were completed.
Completion:
“Protecting People, Property, and Creative Spaces”
The successful completion of the Bank Plain upgrade reflects both Norwich University Of The Arts commitment to safety and Nordwell Ltd’s expertise in delivering large-scale, compliant fire protection solutions.
By raising the site to an L1 standard, Norwich University of the Arts can continue to provide world-class creative spaces with the assurance that its community and facilities are protected by the very highest level of fire alarm coverage.
